LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Sign-On Bonuses Full‑time registered nurses: $5,000 Part‑time registered nurses: $2,500 Benefits Medical, Vision, & Dental 401K Voluntary Benefits Sick and Vacation Time package Holiday Pay As a LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse you are instrumental in improving the lives of our residents! Responsibilities Provide quality nursing care to Guests/Residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity and freedom of choice Supervise Certified Nurse Aides and all subordinate staff, checking their work to confirm assignments are completed Assign all C.N.A’s and other subordinate staff to Guests/Residents Assign break times and all regular and special assignments Administer all parenteral, intramuscular and sub‑cutaneous injections Administer medications within the scope of practice of licensure Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of controlled substances and narcotics Ensure drugs covered by controlled substance laws are verified by inventory Place pharmacy orders for and administer all newly prescribed medications and document accordingly Carry out direct contemporaneous charting during your shift Chart detailed and timely evaluations of each Guest/Resident, reflecting their condition and progress Be responsible for all nursing care of assigned Guests/Residents while on duty Notify appropriate persons of any significant change in a Guest’s/Resident's condition or any transfer to a hospital Ensure Guest/Resident care plans are followed and assess each status according to the care plan Round with physicians when needed Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians, including but not limited to pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter care, hot and cold compounds and intravenous therapy (within scope of practice) Supervise the serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake, reporting any issues to the physician and DON/ADON immediately Be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care‑planning process with specific observations of needs, preferences and behavioral changes Provide wound care when needed Complete medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies, maintaining strict confidentiality Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained during care provision Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies Report all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/residents, interacting with them warmly, respectfully and in a caring manner Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously Assist with new admissions, re‑admissions and with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the facility Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in‑services as directed Direct supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other personnel assigned Regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts Work mostly in Guest/Resident care areas, including occasional outside weather conditions May come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses Regularly required to talk and hear while performing duties Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping on a regular basis Rotating shifts, holidays and work during inclement weather will be required Safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Guests/residents by following applicable laws, regulations and nursing policies and procedures Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tri-State Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center